Knockout Stage
The Copa Libertadores is like the UEFA Champions League in that only the best teams can play in it. However, the South American tournament decided to break certain rules, including the possibility of two teams from the same group colliding again in the Round of 16.
Boca Juniors won Group E with 10 points while Corinthians finished as the runners-up with nine. Apparently, that wasn’t enough to determine which is the better team, so they’ll meet again in the first knockout stage.
The Brazilian side comes in as the soccer betting favorites for the first leg, making Boca a very tempting underdog. After all, no other team in CONMEBOL has won more international titles than Los Xeneizes.
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and Copa Libertadores odds for Corinthians vs Boca Juniors. We’ve plenty of picks and predictions for you to consider.
Corinthians: Better Numbers
During the Group Stage, Corinthians scored five goals, the same number as Boca Juniors. The Black and Whites allowed four goals, one less than Los Xeneizes. Last, but not least, they lost only one game while Boca lost two.
What made the difference? Well, the Black and Whites drew three times, including their last home game against Always Ready, in which they were huge betting online favorites. On the other hand, Los Xeneizes only drew once.
At home, the Brazilian side ended up with a 2-1-0 record with four goals for, and only one against. Summing up, they do deserve to control the odds board at +125. Wagering $100 on them could make you win $125.
Most recently, the Black and Whites drew 0-0 to Santos in the Brazilian Serie A. They sit in second place, three points behind Palmeiras. Prior to that, they crushed that same team 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup.
Veteran goalkeeper Cassio Ramos, who’s 35 years old, is playing like a youngster. He was the main reason for them not allowing a single goal in their last three games. Offensively, you should keep an eye on Roger Guedes and Gustavo Mantuan. They’ve combined for almost 50 percent of Corinthians’ goals in Serie A.
Boca Juniors: Top Priority
After winning three of the last five domestic titles, winning the Copa Libertadores has become Boca Juniors’ top priority. Yes, no other team in CONMEBOL has won more international titles than Los Xeneizes, but they last won the Copa Libertadores in 2007. This time, they aren’t among the favorites to win the title, but they’re a very tempting dark horse.
Boca Juniors finished the Group Stage with a 3-1-2 record, enough for them to win Group E. They were considerably better when playing at home, but they defeated Always Ready 1-0 in their last road game.
Last week, Los Xeneizes lost 2-1 to Union in the Primera Division Argentina. The match was on Friday in order for them to have more time to rest. Plus, head coach Sebastian Battaglia rested some players who are usually starters. Even so, Boca won possession with 71 percent and finished with more shots on target but had no luck.
The visitors, who are expected to heavily rely on the counter-attack, are offering a +260 price in the sportsbook. Considering Dario Benedetto and Luis Advincula, the team’s main offensive weapons, are fully rested after not playing against Union, that’s a pretty tempting deal. Plus, Boca has no major injury concerns.
Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 10
- Corinthians Victories: 2 (11 goals)
- Boca Juniors Victories: 3 (13 goals)
- Draws: 5
Curiously enough, Boca Juniors wasn’t capable of defeating Corinthians during the Group Stage. The Black and Whites won the first meeting 2-0 with Maycon as the Man of the Match after scoring both goals. Later, in Buenos Aires, they managed to win a point. The game, in which the referee showed nine yellow cards in total and one red, ended 1-1.
This will be the second time that these two collide in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. The first one was in 2013 and Los Xeneizes won 2-1 on aggregate.
Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Game Information
- Date: Tuesday
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Live Stream: fuboTV
Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| Corinthians | -½ +125 | +125 | 2-105o | 1½+180o / 1½-230u |
| Boca Juniors | +½ -155 | +260 | 2-125u | ½-160o / ½+130u |
| Draw | +200 |
Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Prediction
Overall, Boca Juniors is the better team, but Corinthians is highly motivated after only losing one of its last 15 games in all competitions. Plus, the Black and Whites are more in sync after having played 15 domestic games. Los Xeneizes have played only five. Fresher legs will allow the visitors to put up a good fight, enough to score but not to win. Therefore, we recommend you include Corinthians over 1½ goals in your soccer picks.
Score Prediction: Corinthians 2, Boca Juniors 1
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